2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: onboard (obcm)
Published December 8, 2021 · Recall initiated: December 7, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V944000, published December 8, 2021 and initiated December 7, 2021. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: onboard (obcm).
What's the hazard
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
What to do
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- IONIQ ELECTRIC
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC | 2018 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC | 2019 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric — Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: onboard (obcm) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V944000 on December 8, 2021. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: IONIQ ELECTRIC.